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Ministry of Steel
Demand for New Rails by Indian Railways
In the last three years and FY 21-22 , the demand for the following types of new rails has been made by the Indian Railways with SAIL:-
- R-260 UIC 60 profile rail instead of Grade 880.
- 60E1 profile instead of UIC 60 profile.
- 1175 HT rails .
- 260 meter long rail panel.
Steel Authority of India Limited  has met the requirement of Indian Railways  in respect of R-260 Grade rail in lieu of Grade 880, 60E1 profile rail in lieu of UIC 60 profile and 260 meter long rail panels comprising bulk of the supplies. The details of supply of new rails to Indian Railways vis-a-vis demand during last three years and FY 21-22  is as follows:-

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Sl No.
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Type of New
Rail
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Demand
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Supply
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Demand
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Supply
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Demand
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Supply
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Demand
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Supply

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1.
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R-260
UIC 60 profile
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NIL
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NIL
|
|
NIL
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|
NIL
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12233
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12221
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NIL
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NIL
|
|
2.
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|
R260
60E1 profile
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|
NIL
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|
NIL
|
|
NIL
|
|
NIL
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|
NIL
|
|
NIL
|
|
939313
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|
141689
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|
3.
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1175 HT Grade
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NIL
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|
NIL
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|
200000|
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NIL
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181728
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|
NIL
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222353
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|
NIL
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4.
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|
260 meter long rail panel
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|
Not
Specified
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442239
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|
Not
Specified
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632643
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|
Not
Specified
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735103
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783903|
|
137710
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet approves MoU between India and USA to access tip line reports on Missing and Exploited Children
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding between India and the USA to access tipline reports on Missing and Exploited Children. The MoU has been signed between the National Crime Record Bureau , India and the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children , USA.
Benefits:
The MoU will provide access to more than one lakh tipline reports available with NCMEC, USA and enable law enforcement agencies in India. It will pave the way for setting up of an innovative mechanism for sharing information about child pornography and child sexual abuse material and taking legal action against offenders. It will further enable the law enforcement agencies to remove child pornography and child sexual abuse material from cyber space, thereby enhance human dignity.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Indian students perform well at the International Biology Olympiad 2021
3 SILVER, 1 BRONZE medal at the 32nd IBO
Mumbai, 26th July 2021
All four students from India secured medals at the 32nd International Biology Olympiad , held from 18th to 23rd July bagging three SILVER and one BRONZE medals. Due to the pandemic the Olympiad, hosted by Portugal, was held as an online event this year, named “IBO Challenge II”. 304 students from 76 countries participated virtually in the competition.
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education , a national centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research has informed this in a press release issued today.
National Coordinator for Science Olympiads, HBCSE, Prof. Anwesh Mazumdar said that “Due to the unprecedented pandemic situation the students took the exams from their respective homes under thorough continuous video monitoring by both IBO organisers and HBCSE. The selection of the team was based on a national examination held in February, 2021. The students were trained only via online sessions conducted by HBCSE. The selection and training processes had to be curtailed and modified heavily this year to avoid risk of infection to students. We are happy that the students did very well even under these trying circumstances to maintain India’s record of an excellent performance at the Olympiads.” said Prof. Mazumdar.
Achievements of the Individual Contestants of the Team India 
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Sr. No
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Name of the Contestant
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Medal
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1
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Anshul Siwach
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|

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2
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|
Dhiren Bharadwaj
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|

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3
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Naman Singh
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|

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4
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Swaraj Nandi
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Details about International Biology Olympiad: https://ibo2021.org/
Prof. Mazumdar informed that IBO Challenge II consisted of two computer-based exams: one theoretical-practical and one theoretical exam, each for three hours. The theoretical-practical exam celebrated the 500th anniversary of the journey of the Portugese explorer Ferdinand Magellan who circumnavigated the earth for the first time . The exam had 8 parts, each of which focused on one halt of Magellan in different parts of the world. It consisted of questions covering areas such as plant biology, zoology, ecology and biotechnology. The theory exam had challenging questions encompassing all areas of biology including contemporary issues such as global warming and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ther four Jury Members from India who participated in the international jury discussions are: Prof. Madan Mohan Chaturvedi , Prof. Rekha Vartak , Dr Ram Kumar Mishra  and Dr Sasikumar Menon .
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education , a national centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research , is the nodal centre in the country for Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Astrophysics and Junior Science. The centre is responsible for the selection and training of the teams representing India at the International Olympiads. The Olympiad programme is supported by the Department of Atomic Energy , Department of Science and Technology , Department of Space , and the Ministry of Education  of the Government of India.
Special Service and Features
EPFO - PENSION ADALAT THROUGH WEBINAR ON 30th AUGUST 2021
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation  is conducting Pension Adalat through webinar on 30th August 2021 at 2.30 PM in Regional Office at 37, Royapettah High Road, Chennai 600 014 for pensioners drawing pension under Employees' Pension Scheme1995.
The Pensioners who have obtained Pension Payment Order  from Regional Office, Chennai North and Regional Office, Chennai South and desire to get their pension related grievances redressed are requested to register through e-mail to pension.rochn1@epfindia.gov.in till 27.08.2021, 5.00 PM quoting the subject "PENSION ADALAT" FOR EPS 1995 along with the details of their Name / PF Account Number / UAN/PPO Number and Nature of Grievance. The Link for the webinar will be sent to the email ID/mobile Number furnished by the pensioners for participating in the webinar.
This is stated in a press release issued by Ms.C.Amudha, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner - I Regional Office, Chennai North.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
At 1.73 Lakh Daily New Cases, declining trend in new cases is maintained.
Daily New Cases are lowest in last 45 days.
Active Caseload further declines to 22,28,724
Active Cases decrease by 1,14,428 in last 24 hours.
2,51,78,011 Total Recoveries across the country so far.
2,84,601 patients recovered during last 24 hours.
Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 16th consecutive day.
Recovery Rate increases to 90.80%.
Weekly Positivity Rate currently at 9.84%.
Daily positivity rate at 8.36%, less than 10% for 5 consecutive days.
20.89 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
Testing capacity substantially ramped up- 34.1 cr tests total conducted so far.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.93 Cr
Over 4.10 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 29,251
2,797 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.30%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.93 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.10 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10415252
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10119360
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
7040031
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18436923
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17717388
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
13681138
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
41064468
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
31895963
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61959007
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
53138901
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
561320703
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
515948517
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
97467582
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
204036872
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
197002149
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
49498844
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127673637
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
123167762
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
47729925
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
21,54,17,520
|
|
Total
|
|
2,18,93,14,422
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 29,251. Active cases now constitute 0.07% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 3,884 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,51,228.
2,797 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,66,839 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.67 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.30% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.05%.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar celebrated Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas on 15th October, 2022
Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas was celebrated at ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture to mark the significant contribution and participation of farm women in agriculture. This year it had an additional significance as the focus was prioritized on the pivotal role of farm women in alleviating malnutrition and enhancing nutritional security. The event was graced by Shri Kailash Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India as the Chief Guest. During his Presidential address, he applauded and motivated the farm women nationwide for their immense contribution in agriculture and emphasized the importance of gender equity for enhancing the potential of farm women. Additionally, he focused that nutrition enhancement is critical and should be ensured with multifaceted approaches for holistic development of rural families.
Dr Himanshu Pathak, Hon’ble Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi graced the programme as Special Guest. He emphasized for collaborative research work with other ICAR Institutes for mainstreaming women farmers. Further, he stated that, ICAR-CIWA should develop a model which will be accepted globally for women empowerment. Dr B. N. Tripathy, Deputy Director General , expressed his compliments towards contribution of farm women in animal husbandry sector and also highlighted the scope of enterpreneurship in the sector. Dr J. K. Jena, Deputy Director General , explained about the scope and utilization of village ponds for profitable fish farming by women farmers. Dr R.C. Agrawal, Deputy Director General , in his address signified the importance of celebrating Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas and activities undertaken by ICAR-CIWA in Nutri-Smart villages through Poshan Abhiyan. He urged the farm women to be instrumental in developing Nutri-Smart villages. At the outset, Dr. Anil Kumar, Director, ICAR-CIWA, welcomed all the Delegates and participants to the programme.
The programme also comprised of Farmers’-Scientists Interface to update the farm women on sustainable agriculture techniques, crop varieties and farm management.
During the occasion, an exhibition was also arranged to display nutri-dense crop varieties and food items. The women farmers from the Nutri-Smart villages showcased their nutritional traditional food items. The celebration was graced by more than 300 farm women from institute adopted villages and nearly more than 500 women farmers across India joined the celebration through digital mode. The event offered a platform for many farmwomen for sharing their achievements and experiences. The progressive women farmers were also awarded during the event for their outstanding performances in agriculture and allied sector. The programme ended with a formal vote of thanks offered by Dr. Lipi Das, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIWA and Convener of the programme.
Ministry of Textiles
Shri U P Singh Assumes Charge of Secretary in Textiles Ministry
Shri U. P. Singh, a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Service Officer  of Odisha Cadre has taken over as Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, here today. Prior to this, he held the post of Secretary in the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, w.e.f. 1.12.2017. He has held important assignments in both Central and State Governments and possesses rich and varied experience.
He joined the Ministry of Water Resources & River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on 1.6. 2016 as Additional Secretary and also held the post of Mission Director, National Water Mission . Later he assumed the charge of Director General, National Mission for Cleaning Ganga  on 7.10.2016. Prior to joining the Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR he worked as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He has the experience of working in different sectors like Water Resources, Finance, Steel, Transport, etc. He had been deeply involved in policy, planning and management of water resources in India.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt  scale in High Efficiency Solar PV Modules
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal for implementation of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme  on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’, with an outlay of Rs.19,500 crore for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt  scale in High Efficiency Solar PV Modules.
The national programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules aims to build an ecosystem for manufacturing of high efficiency solar PV modules in India, and thus reduce import dependence in the area of Renewable Energy. It will strengthen the Atamnirbhar Bharat initiative and generate employment.
Solar PV manufacturers will be selected through a transparent selection process. PLI will be disbursed for 5 years post commissioning of solar PV manufacturing plants on sales of high efficiency solar PV modules from the domestic market will be incentivised.
The outcomes/benefits expected from the scheme are as follows:
- It is estimated that about 65,000 MW per annum manufacturing capacity of fully and partially integrated, solar PV modules would be installed.
- The scheme will bring direct investment of around Rs.94,000 crore.
- Creation of manufacturing capacity for Balance of Materials like EVA, Solar glass, Backsheet, etc.
- Direct employment of about 1,95,000 and indirect employment of around 7,80,000 persons.
- Import substitution of approximately Rs.1.37 lakh crore.
- Impetus to Research and Development to achieve higher efficiencies in Solar PV Modules.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Civil Aviation Ministry’s “UDAN” scheme selected for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration
UDAN aims to enhance aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in Tier II and III cities
Ministry of Civil Aviation  flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN  has been selected for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation  – Central”.
Government of India has initiated this award to acknowledge, recognize and reward extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organizations of State/Government. This scheme emphasises on Good Governance, Qualitative achievements, and last mile connectivity rather than only on achievement of quantitative targets. The award consists of a trophy, scroll and an incentive of Rs 10 lakhs.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will receive the award on 21stApril,i.e. Civil Service Day. A special event is been organized by Government of India at VigyanBhawan on the occasion of “Civil Service Day” where the representative of the ministry will be facilitated with the award.
Launched in 2016, UDAN scheme aims to fulfil the aspirations of the common man by following the vision of UdeDeshkaAamNagrik,with an enhanced aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in tier II and III cities. In a short span of 5 years, today 415 UDAN routes connect 66 underserved/unserved airports, including heliports and water aerodromes, and over 92 lakh people have benefited from it. More than 1 lakh 79 thousand flights have flown under this scheme. UDAN scheme has immensely benefitted several sectors pan-India including Hilly States, North-Eastern region, and Islands
UDAN has a positive impact on the economy of the country and has witnessed an excellent response from industry stakeholders especially airlines operators and state governments. More than 350 new city pairs are now scheduled to be connected under the scheme, with 200 already connected and are widely spread geographically providing connectivity across the length and breadth of the country as well as ensuring balanced regional growth resulting in economic growth and employment to local population.
The scheme also led to development of new Green Field Airports such as Pakyong near Gangtok in Sikkim, Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The scheme also led to 5% incremental growth in domestic passenger share of non-metro airports.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation plans and commits to construct 100 new airports by 2024 in India with 1,000 new routes under UDAN RCS scheme by the year 2026.
Recently, Ministry of Civil Aviation tableau was named as the best central ministry tableau for Republic Day 2022. The tableau of Ministry of Civil Aviation showcased Regional Connectivity Scheme  – UDAN  as its central theme.
Special Service and Features
Shri D. Balamurali, IAS assumes charge as Regional Officer, Central Board of Film Certification, Chennai
Shri D. Balamurali, IAS today  assumed charge as Regional Officer, Central Board of Film Certification, Chennai. He will hold the charge for a period of four years.
Born in a nondescript Ponnavarayankottai village of Thanjavur District, Shri D. Balamurali did his schooling in Govt. Higher Secondary School, Naattusaalai before graduating in Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering from Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi. He worked in the corporate world for a couple of years before taking a plunge in the Govt. sector.
He cracked the Civil Services in 2012 and was allotted IAS, Kerala Cadre. During his tenure in the Kerala Govt., he was the Collector of Palakkad and Pathanamthitta districts. Balamurali has headed several key departments including Kerala Tourism Development Corporation and Kerala Medical Services Corporation.
Prior to taking up the Charge of Regional Officer, CBFC, Chennai, Shri Balamurali was the Commissioner of Rural Development Department and Principal Director, Local Self Govt. .
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his Jayanti.
“I join the lakhs of devotees from across the world and bow to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his Jayanti. He was a remarkable soul whose exemplary service and humanitarian efforts positively impacted countless lives.
HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s rich thoughts continue to guide people, transcending all barriers. We are always motivated by his vision to transform lives of the needy, poor and marginalised.
My relation with HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj was a special one. The time I spent with him was memorable. I am fortunate to have been blessed by him. Here is what I had spoken about him in Sarangpur last year.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azaYIrMsx5g “, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
India joins global movement to illuminate 100 landmarks across the globe to raise awareness on Neglected Tropical Diseases 
Observing the 3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases  Day yesterday, as a key moment to highlight the global community’s commitment to ending NTDs, India joined close to 40 other nations to illuminate the iconic New Delhi Railway Station in purple and orange hues, which is one of the busiest railway stations in the country in terms of train frequency and passenger movement.
At the virtual event organized by National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control  to observe World NTD Day, Dr Harmeet Singh Grewal, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare highlighted that the aim of illuminating the iconic New Delhi Railway Station was to generate awareness about NTDs in the visiting public and showcase progress and achievements towards their elimination. He also emphasized on creating a people’s movement to eliminate the NTDs. “There is a need for a behavioral change. We must fight it together and engage school children, social workers, activists etc. to create a mass movement to elimination NTDs.”
NTDs are caused mostly by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins. They affect over 1.7 billion people globally. They are “neglected” because they are almost absent from the global health agenda of the developed countries and are associated with stigma and social exclusion. Lauding India’s efforts towards eliminating these diseases, with a keen focus on Lymphatic Filariasis, Dengue and Visceral Leishmaniasis, Dr. Tanu Jain, Director, NCVBDC said, “Most people don’t know about NTDs because these diseases effect the poor and marginalized communities. We need to elevate messaging about NTDs and highlight the positive, ambitious, and winnable NTD goals by focusing on the NTD elimination target. This would happen through close coordination between all stakeholders.”
In Jharkhand, Gujarat and Karnataka too, iconic landmarks and monuments were illuminated as part of their commitment to eliminate NTDs. In Jharkhand, renowned Rajendra Circle in Ranchi and Clock Tower in Godda district were lit up in pink and orange colours in observance of the World NTD Day. The office building of the Department of Health and Family Welfare in Bangalore was also illuminated to mark the World NTD Day.